The latest anniversary

We celebrated out late-later-latest 3rd anniversary at the happiest place on earth--Disneyland, and at California Adventure. Why the latest anniversary? Well, long story short, PJ was still driving cross country to get to California on June 25th (our real anniversary day), and he did, all the while suprising me, because I expected him the following day. Also the reason it wasn't officially celebrated was because 1) we just went out to dinner the following day because he was exhausted driving cross country in 2 days! 2) We planned to go to Disneyland but couldn't get in free until the black out dates were over for the summer and 3) Our suppose anniversary dinner was not really planned.

We'd like to do one more thing before we close this 3rd anniversary extravaganza, but not sure if we'll be able to, Lord willing :)




I saw this wall and couldn't resist doing some model shots, hahaha...well, we tried :)

My nervous hubby riding the faris-wheel. He told me it brought back childhood memories.

We topped it off at one of our favorite restaurants--Cheesecake Factory.

I recently saw the ending of the movie "The Notebook," and I was inspired to really write down our whole love story (or should I say love drama, hahaha), and make it into a book . That is another of our closing ceremony events, so our anniversary extravaganza won't be completed until our next anniversary! Better get started.

Lord, thank you for my husband! He constantly points me to Christ (even when I don't want him to, out of my sinfulness). I am amazed of how much you have used my husband to shed more light on you and your amazing grace. I love that my very church shepherd, is my own husband! Thank you for calling him into the ministry and the joy that brings to both of our lives. May I better serve you, through him. I am excited to learn more about you through loving my husband and the knowledge you have blessed him with. You God, are my true joy, and may I never forgot that, as I enjoy my husband. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Too big...

Our little cute Key has turned 3 months! How time flies. She is so cute and I can kiss her forever--believe me I've tried, but she gets mad, I feel like my older sister, who is known for smothering the little babies in the family with muchos besos...lots of love sister Angie :)

Thank you Lord for the gift of children to PJ, and I, you are kind to allow us to enjoy your blessings daily. May we grow in our appreciation for you, and not neglect you, when we are enjoying our family. Be supreme in our lives and help us teach Rock and Key the joy of being loved by you.

VBS

VBS was last week, but I am behind with blogging. It was Rock's 2nd and Key's first. Auntie Amy, Penny, and Sandy were the kids teachers, and they did a great job taking care of the kiddies :)


Bubbles!


At VBS graduation

Cousin Sammy
Cousin Amanda was known as the mature girl in her class, she'd even eat lunch with the teachers rather than the kids. She is so cute.

Lord, help these children know you early on in their lives, and may we as parents not treat them as believers too early, as to give them a false sense of security in Christ. May you allow us, parents, to live out true godliness and invite our children to purse Christ.

Taste testing in New York

Even though we were in New York, my job followed. Well, besides my full time- all day long- no vacations-mommy job, there is my other job...cupcake taster :)

We headed to Martha's Country Bakery in Forest Hills, and right when I walked in, I got so excited because although they didn't just specialize in cupcakes, but in what it appeared to be, all pastries and cakes!

Their very good red velvet cupcake.

Julie was Rock's best friend in New York. On Sunday we said our goodbyes to Julie, and as she rode away in the bus, he cried for his tita Julie.

I give Martha's Country Bakery a 7.5 on their red velvet cupcake, their butter cream icing was delicious . I think I would have given it a 8 or 9 if their bread was a little more softer; perhaps it was because they stored their cupcakes in a cool display fridge (because they don't just sell cupcakes like Sprinkles, they sell other scrumptous deserts, so they need to preserve their cupcakes longer) which take moisture away from the cake.

We really enjoyed our time at Martha's.

"It's up to you, New York..."

Our trip to Manhattan was definitely an adventure! Two strollers (we should really invest in a double stroller) + 2 kids + diaper bags + many subway stairs = a very exhausted family. Manhattan is approximately 20 minutes away from Glendale, close enough to visit, far enough to leave the hustle and bustle of the crazy city.

We headed to Central Park and then to Times Square. I've never been in one place, in one time, with so much information wanting my attention, all at the same time, that is what Times Square is like :)

"Start spreading the news..."

We headed to New York 2 weeks ago to visit Glendale Baptist Church. We had a swell time getting to know the people and the neighborhood.


Rock's first time on the bus, and our trip down memory lane. I had not been on a public bus since I was a little girl with my grandma, and PJ since he was little with lolo.


Atlas Park is a shopping center with nice stores and a nice big train and an area where kids can get wet during the hot summer months. Rock absolutely loved it and could have stayed there forever.

Happy Birthday mommy and pops!

Before we left to New York, PJ, the kids, and I celebrated their birthday's on Thursday at Cheesecake Factory, one of our favorites, and their first time there.


It was originally just suppose to be mom, pops, and us but we had a lovely surprise when our dear sister and niece, that were near the area in Brea, decided to join us! The more the merrier :)

Dear mom and pops,
We love you and pray that your love for God will grow and that you will see Christ more glorious and that he will be reflected more and more in your life. Praise God for another year in your lives! We hope the books we gave you both, will feed your understanding of God's word, and his grace to grow you in holiness, but not because of what you or I do, but because what Christ did on the cross. Grow in grace.

Love,
The Tibayans